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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
New from
$60,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
2.4 - 6.6 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan and 2D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $60,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $83,400 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the C-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/300Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/300Nm), 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (150kW/500Nm) and electric motor (205kW/600Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic or 9-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2016 C-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price
Base
Night Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $67,547 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $68,047 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $65,047 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $65,547 |
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Specs
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Dimensions
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2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Fuel Economy
There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 2.4L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz C-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km |
| 2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
| 2.1L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km |
| 2.1L, 9-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.1L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.0 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 2.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 2.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $60,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base that starts from $83,400.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Night Edition.
The largest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which measures 1810mm wide, 4702mm in length and sits 1457mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which has 205kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the Base which weighs 2385 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Diesel or Premium Unleaded.